Chungdahm (Pyeongchon)

Hi [redacted],

I would like to add Chungdahm Pyeongchon branch to the green list. I know this is going to come across as very controversial but hear me out.

Schedule: I often teach for only 27 hours but get paid for 40. Prepping is minimal once you get used to the course content. All content is pre-made which makes it easy to prep if needed. If you do need help the FM or module controllers are always happy to help. Also at the start of the term workshops are done with them so you can come tune your teaching methods and see how other teachers do things in the classroom

Accommodation: everyone is supplied with a brand new officetel or villa that is maximum 10 minutes bus ride from the academy.

Staff: faculty manager is very approachable and helpful. Branch manager is very kind and approachable; he is always happy to talk to you if he's not busy.

Pay and benefits: pay has been increasingly steadily and now starts at 3.2 million for teachers with no experience (excluding housing but key money is provided). We get 11 days holidays and that rises to 15 if you renew contracts. Red days now mean the academy is closed if it is not assessment week or first week of term (this has very recently been introduced)

Bad things- like every job there are downsides. The intensive weeks are a bit of a pain but they only last for a few weeks. Weekend work is mandatory for new teachers but Chungdahm has recently reduced the amount of Saturday classes and may get rid of them entirely in the future.

Chungdahm gets a lot of stick and I understand the reasons why. However, there are some good branches out there.